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• Extended Day Spanish Teacher ('24-'25 School Year)

  Position: Extended-Day Spanish Teacher (SY 24-25)

  Reports to: Director of Extended Day (After-School Program

  Hours: Part-time

   

  Description: We seek an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Spanish Teacher to join our Extended-Day school program starting September 2024. This position is part-time and will be taught twice weekly. The stipend for the class is commensurate with experience. This position is perfect for someone who has a flexible schedule during after-school hours and is passionate about teaching the Spanish language. Our ideal candidate will have a strong Spanish language and culture foundation and the creativity and energy to make learning an exciting experience.

  Main Responsibilities:

  • Plan and deliver engaging Spanish lessons tailored to students of varying skill levels, focusing on conversational skills, some grammar, some reading, and cultural knowledge.
  • Create a dynamic learning environment that encourages student participation and fosters a love for the Spanish language.
  • Utilize various teaching materials and methods to suit different learning styles, including multimedia tools and hands-on activities.
  • Assess student progress and provide feedback to students and parents as needed.
  • Collaborate with the Extended-Day staff to ensure a cohesive educational experience and participate in program meetings as required.
  • Manage classroom behavior and maintain a positive and safe learning environment for all students.

  Skills and Qualifications:

  • Proficiency in Spanish, both written and spoken, at a native or near-native level.
  • A bachelor’s degree in Spanish or education or a related field is preferred.
  • Prior teaching experience is highly desirable, especially with children or in groups.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage students and work collaboratively with staff and parents.
  • Creative and flexible in teaching approaches, with a solid commitment to developing engaging curriculum materials.
  • Must pass a background check and have a valid working permit.

  
  

  Fayerweather Street School welcomes candidates who will add to the diversity of our community and who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and belonging in their teaching and learning. Fayerweather Street School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or family composition, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its employment, education, admission, financial aid, and other policies and programs.

   

  • To Apply:
    Please submit your cover letter and resume to employment@fayerweather.org.
  • Please be prepared to provide at least three references; at least two of your references must be, or have been, someone you directly reported to.

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• Extended Day Teacher ('24-'25 School Year)

  Reports to: Director of Extended Day Programs

  Hours: School Year; Part-Time; Monday-Friday: 2:45-6:00 p.m.; One Friday/Month 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.; Possibility for flexible dates/hours for the right candidate.

  Rate: $17,500 - $19,000/annually

  
  Description:

  Fayerweather Street School (FSS) is a leading independent, progressive, PK-8 all-gender school in the Fresh Pond area of Cambridge, MA. We are seeking energetic and creative educators to teach PreK-2nd grade or 3rd-8th grade during our extended day program for the 24-25 school year. The teacher will work collaboratively with other extended day teachers to develop enriching activities and projects that align with the mission of the school.

  
  Successful candidates will have experience working with a variety of learners in various age groups, and be passionate about creating a curriculum that ignites curiosity and sparks imagination.

  
  
  

  Daily Duties

  • Supervise outdoor & indoor free play
  • In collaboration with teaching partner(s), develop, prepare, and implement daily projects/activities which could be STEM, arts, sports, nature, or movement based
  • Adhere to Extended Day schedule, balancing the moments for free choice activities with structured time
  • Maintain a safe, welcoming, and friendly environment for all students
  • Work with the Director of Extended Day to maintain accurate and registration and attendance records
  • Ensure safe student dismissal to families/guardians
  • Participate in regular check-in meetings with Director of Extended Day & fellow team members
  • Manage behavioral expectations
  • Prep spaces and snack, serve snack & clean up

  Skills & Qualifications:

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Adaptability, flexibility, and ability to modify programming when necessary
  • Ability to respond efficiently and effectively in an emergency 
  • Ability to work in a collaborative environment
  • Self-motivated and organized with an intention to detail, commitment, and follow-through
  • Demonstrates strong cultural awareness and responsiveness, as well as experience supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
  • Values a strong community built upon authentic relationships

  Requirements:

  • Completed or in-progress Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) preferred
  • Candidates must have experience working with school-age children in a childcare, school, or camp setting
  • Prospective employees must pass all necessary background checks
  • Must be up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccinations

  
  

  Schedule:

  • Monday - Friday 2:45-6:15 p.m.
  • One Friday/month 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.
  • Possibility for flexible hours/dates for the right candidate

  To Apply:
  Please submit your cover letter and resume to: employment@fayerweather.org with the subject: EXTENDED DAY TEACHER 2024-25. Please be prepared to provide at least two references, and at least one of your references must be, or have been, your direct supervisor.
  
  Salary Range: $17,500-$19,000. We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible for the coming school year.
  
  FSS welcomes candidates who will add to the diversity of our community and who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and belonging in their teaching and learning. Fayerweather Street School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or family composition, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its employment, education, admission, financial aid, and other policies and programs.

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• Learning Specialist, Grades 1 & 2 ('25-'26 School Year)

  Position: Learning Specialist, Grades 1 and 2  (2025-2026 School Year)

  Reports to: Assistant Head of School

  Hours: Full time

  Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

  Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in Special Education or equivalent experience preferred.

  
  

  Description: Fayerweather is seeking a full-time Learning Specialist for Grades 1 and 2 to support students using a push-in model. This role focuses on working with students with identified learning disabilities, including those with Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) from their district schools. The Learning Specialist will also collaborate with classroom teachers to adapt curriculum and instruction to meet diverse learning needs. The person in this position is responsible for creating a flexible program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction for students with disabilities. 

  
  

  The Learning Specialist role is an important position at Fayerweather Street School, as the role supports the learning of both students and teachers. The position will report directly to the Assistant Head of School to support student learning in grades 1 and 2.
  
  The Learning Specialist will develop learning plans, monitor student progress, and support students needing learning assistance. Responsibilities include organizing and overseeing child study meetings, collaborating with the school counselor in tiering students, conducting assessments, and documenting progress. The role also involves communicating with parents, leading conferences, and collaborating with grade-level teams on instruction and curriculum planning.

  
  

  Main Responsibilities:

  • Provide student support through small group instruction, primarily pushing into the classroom and occasionally working individually with students. Focus on remediation, sometimes accommodation, and developing effective executive function competencies, study/academic habits, and subject-specific skills (i.e., math and reading strategies).
  • Co-teach lessons with 1st and 2nd-grade teachers
  • Collaborate with teachers to develop effective whole-group practices and small-group interventions
  • Collaborate with part-time and full-time learning specialists to support students
  • Make recommendations for strategies and interventions to strengthen learning
  • Support teachers in differentiating plans for students based on their unique learning profiles so all students are adequately challenged and engaged
  • Oversee and/or administer appropriate assessments to determine the effectiveness of instruction
  • Collaborate with grade-level teams to assist and support effective curriculum and instructional planningCreate learning support plans for individual students based on neuropsychological evaluations and/or IEP recommendations
  • Provide progress monitoring and communication with parents and co-teachers
  • Perform duties, including recess coverage, lunch duty, and creating curricular displays
  • Attend weekly staff meetings
  • Attend Learning Support meetings
  • Participate in admissions programming as needed
  • Other duties as assigned

  
  Skills and Qualifications:
  
  Working at FSS
  

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the philosophy of progressive education
  • Demonstrate strong cultural awareness and responsiveness, as well as experience supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives

  
  Teaching at FSS

  • Demonstrate enthusiasm, flexibility, and a desire to collaborate with colleagues both in your team and across disciplines
  • Exhibit excellent communication with parents to provide timely and appropriate feedback regarding student progress
  • Demonstrate a growth mindset when it comes to engaging with relevant and mission-driven professional learning
  • Embrace feedback and constructive criticism in the spirit of continuous improvement
  • Demonstrate strong attention to detail coupled with the ability to think strategically
  • Demonstrate knowledge and the ability to interpret Intellectual, Educational, and Psychological Assessments; understand how to implement IEP and 504 process
  • Orton-Gillingham and/or Wilson Training preferred
  • Fundations training preferred
  • Demonstrate understanding of grades 1-2 instruction and assessment strategies
  • Demonstrate knowledge of assistive technologies, curriculum design, and a working knowledge of assessments (Assessments used at FSS: Track My Progress, KTEA, TOWL, WRAT)

  
  Fayerweather Street School:
  Fayerweather Street School welcomes candidates who will add to the diversity of our community and who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging in their teaching and learning. Fayerweather Street School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or family composition, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its employment, education, admission, financial aid, and other policies and programs.
  
  

  To Apply: Please submit your cover letter and resume to Employment@Fayerweather.org. Please be prepared to provide at least four references; at least two of your references must be,

  or have been, someone you directly reported to.

  
  
  

• Learning Specialist, Grades 3 & 4 ('25-'26 School Year)

  Position: Learning Specialist, Grades 3 & 4 (SY 2025-2026)
  Reports To: Assistant Head of School
  Hours: Full Time
  Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
  Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in Special Education or equivalent experience preferred.

  Description: 

  Fayerweather is seeking a full-time Learning Specialist for Grades 3 and 4 to support students using a push-in model. This role focuses on working with students with identified learning disabilities, including those with Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) from their district schools. The Learning Specialist will also collaborate with classroom teachers to adapt curriculum and instruction to meet diverse learning needs. The person in this position is responsible for creating a flexible program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction for students with disabilities. 

  
  

  The Learning Specialist role is an important position at Fayerweather Street School, as the role supports the learning of both students and teachers. The position will report directly to the Assistant Head of School to take responsibility for supporting student learning within the grades 3 and 4 classrooms. In addition, this position will be a member of the Educational Leadership Team, which helps to oversee and advance the school’s academic program.

  
  

  The Learning Specialist will develop learning plans, monitor student progress, and support students needing learning assistance. Responsibilities include organizing child study meetings, tiering students, conducting assessments, and documenting progress. The role also involves communicating with parents, leading conferences, and collaborating with grade-level teams on instruction and curriculum planning.

  
  Main Responsibilities:
  

  • Provide student support through small group instruction primarily within and occasionally outside the classroom, with a focus on remediation, sometimes accommodation, and developing effective executive function competencies, study/academic habits, and subject-specific skills (i.e., math and reading strategies)
  • Co-teach lessons with 3rd and 4th-grade teachers
  • Collaborate with teachers to develop effective whole-group practices and small-group interventions
  • Make recommendations for strategies and interventions to strengthen learning
  • Support teachers in differentiating plans for students based on their unique learning profiles so all students are adequately challenged and engaged
  • Oversee and/or administer appropriate assessments to determine the effectiveness of instruction
  • Collaborate with grade-level teams to assist and support effective curriculum and instructional planning
  • Create learning support plans for individual students based on neuropsychological evaluations and/or IEP recommendations
  • Provide progress monitoring and communication with parents 
  • Perform duties, including recess coverage, lunch duty, and creating curricular displays 
  • Attend weekly staff meetings
  • Attend weekly Educational Leadership Team meetings
  • Participate in admissions programming as needed
  • Other duties as assigned

  
  Skills & Qualifications:
  Working at FSS
  

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the philosophy of progressive education
  • Demonstrate strong cultural awareness and responsiveness, as well as experience supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives

  Teaching at FSS
  

  • Demonstrate enthusiasm, flexibility, and a desire to collaborate with colleagues both in your team and across disciplines
  • Exhibit excellent communication with parents to provide timely and appropriate feedback regarding student progress
  • Demonstrate a growth mindset when it comes to engaging with relevant and mission-driven professional learning
  • Embrace feedback and constructive criticism in the spirit of continuous improvement
  • Demonstrate strong attention to detail coupled with the ability to think strategically
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the IEP and 504 process
  • Demonstrate understanding of grades 3-4 instruction and assessment strategies
  • Demonstrate knowledge of assistive technologies, curriculum design, and a working knowledge of assessments (Assessments used at FSS: Track My Progress, KTEA, TOWL, WRAT)

  
  Fayerweather Street School:
  Fayerweather Street School welcomes candidates who will add to the diversity of our community and who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging in their teaching and learning. Fayerweather Street School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or family composition, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its employment, education, admission, financial aid, and other policies and programs.
  
  To Apply: Please submit your cover letter and resume to Employment@Fayerweather.org. Please be prepared to provide at least four references; at least two of your references must be,

  or have been, someone you directly reported to.

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• Sports-Focused Extended Day ('24-'25 School Year)

  Position: Sports-Focused Extended Day Teacher (SY 24-25)

  Reports to: Director of Extended Day (After-School Program)

  Hours: Part-time

   

  Description: Fayerweather Street School (FSS) is a leading independent, progressive, PK-8 all-gender school in the Fresh Pond area of Cambridge, MA. We are seeking an energetic and compassionate educator to lead our PreK-2nd graders and 3rd-8th graders in sports and various active games in our extended day program for the 24-25 school year. The teacher will plan and execute age-appropriate physical activities and work collaboratively with other extended day teachers to uphold a culture that aligns with the mission of the school. Successful candidates will have experience working with a variety of learners in various age groups, and be passionate about guiding children through life lessons we gain through sports and active play.

  Position: Sports Focused Extended Day Teacher (SY 24-25)

  Reports to: Director of Extended Day (After-School Program)

  Hours: School Year; Part-Time; Monday-Friday 2:45-6:15; One Friday/month 12:00-6:00; Possibility for flexible dates/hours for the right candidate
  Rate: $17,500-$19,000
  
  
  

  Description: Fayerweather Street School (FSS) is a leading independent, progressive, PK-8 all-gender school in the Fresh Pond area of Cambridge, MA. We are seeking an energetic and compassionate educator to lead our PreK-2nd graders and 3rd-8th graders in sports and various active games in our extended day program for the 24-25 school year. The teacher will plan and execute age-appropriate physical activities and work collaboratively with other extended day teachers to uphold a culture that aligns with the mission of the school. Successful candidates will have experience working with a variety of learners in various age groups, and be passionate about guiding children through life lessons we gain through sports and active play. 

  
  

  Daily Duties:

  • Supervise outdoor & gym play
  • Develop, prepare, and implement daily activities that are sports or movement-based
  • Adhere to the Extended Day schedule, balancing the moments for free choice activities with adult-led games and activities
  • Maintain a safe, welcoming, and friendly environment for all students
  • Work with the Director of Extended Day to maintain accurate registration and attendance records
  • Ensure safe student dismissal to families/guardians
  • Participate in regular check-in meetings with Director of Extended Day & fellow team members
  • Manage behavioral expectations
  • Work collaboratively with staff to prep spaces and snack, serve snack & clean up

  Skills & Qualifications:

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Adaptability, flexibility, and ability to modify programming when necessary
  • Ability to respond efficiently and effectively in an emergency
  • Ability to work in a collaborative environment
  • Self-motivated and organized with an attention to detail, commitment, and follow-through
  • Demonstrates strong cultural awareness and responsiveness, as well as experience supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
  • Values a strong community built upon authentic relationships

   

  Requirements:

  • Completed or in-progress Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) preferred
  • Candidates must have experience coaching sports or leading sports and gym games with school-age children in a childcare, school, or camp setting
  • Prospective employees must pass all necessary background checks

   

  Schedule:
  

  • Monday-Friday 2:45-6:15
  • One Friday/month 12:00-6:00
  • Possibility for flexible dates/hours for the right candidate

   

  Salary Range: $17,500-$19,000. We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible for the coming school year.
  
  FSS welcomes candidates who will add to the diversity of our community and who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and belonging in their teaching and learning. Fayerweather Street School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or family composition, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its employment, education, admission, financial aid, and other policies and programs.

  
  

  To Apply: Please submit your cover letter and resume to: employment@fayerweather.org with the subject: EXTENDED DAY TEACHER. Please be prepared to provide at least two references, and at least one of your references must be, or have been, your direct supervisor.

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• Substitute Teaching Positions

  We are always accepting applications for substitute teachers. Please contact employment@fayerweather.org for substitute positions.